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maintain

[meyn-teyn] / meɪnˈteɪn /




Usage

What are other ways to say maintain? To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact: to maintain an attitude of defiance. To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively: The columns support the roof. To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting: The court sustained his claim. Uphold applies especially to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief: to uphold the rights of a minority.

Example Sentences

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Each tour group maintained its distance from the blimp, anchored down by only its nose and threatening to move if the wind kicked up.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are committed to transparent operations, thorough investigations, and maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.”

From Los Angeles Times

McDonnell warned them that more manpower is required to maintain public safety.

From Los Angeles Times

The plane was chartered from a Malta-based company, Harmony Jets, which maintains its fleet in Lyon, France.

From Barron's

Generally, City under Guardiola have prioritised ball possession and slower passages of play to maintain control and energy while reducing the number of turnovers and chances conceded.

From BBC